The Libby Holman Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Westport, CT EIN: 11-6037769

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Westport, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing homelessness, education, food access, youth activities, and music education.

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Libby Holman Foundation Inc gave $158K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$157,500
+0.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
13
-7.1% vs 2023
Average grant
$12,115
+8.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$14,000
Total assets
$1,985,747
-2.5% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to The Libby Holman Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 45 Bermuda Road, Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (212) 751-6476

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Libby Holman Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Doe Fundinc: $23KThe Doe Fundinc$23KEast Harlem Tutorial Program: $20KEast Harlem Tutorial Program$20KFree Store Food Bank: $20KFree Store Food Bank$20KNeighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc: $20KNeighborhood Coalition forShelter Inc$20KBowery Mission: $18KBowery Mission$18KOyebog Tennis Academy: $15KOyebog Tennis Academy$15KHappiness Is Camping: $14KHappiness Is Camping$14KLucy Moses School: $9KLucy Moses School$9KBarge Music Ltd: $5KBarge Music Ltd$5KThe Ranches: $5KThe Ranches$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Doe Fundinc ($23K). Together the top 10 received $148K.

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

67<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in New York (75%), Ohio (13%), Connecticut (10%), and New Mexico (3%). These percentages are as reported. Named 2024 recipients include organizations in New York, Ohio, Connecticut, and New Mexico.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkAlbuquerqueBronxBrooklynCincinnatiWestportHobe SoundFarmvilleValley Stream

Is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

8%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.

  • 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K13 grants2020 13 grants2021 14 grants2022 14 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $158K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Doe Fundinc New York, NYGeneral Support$22,500
East Harlem Tutorial Program New York, NYGeneral Support$20,000
Free Store Food Bank Cincinnati, OHGeneral Support$20,000
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc New York, NYGeneral Support$19,500
Bowery Mission New York, NYGeneral Support$18,000
Oyebog Tennis Academy Westport, CTGeneral Support$15,000
Happiness Is Camping Bronx, NYGeneral Support$14,000
Lucy Moses School New York, NYGeneral Support$8,500
Barge Music Ltd Brooklyn, NYGeneral Support$5,000
The Ranches Albuquerque, NMGeneral Support$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$1,985,747$185,911$237,517$157,50013$188,721$138,854$180,690
2023$2,037,353$196,019$226,884$157,00014$183,575$153,561$150,051
2022$2,068,218$68,737$196,942$140,00014$163,629$35,923$160,384
2021$2,196,423$212,423$204,618$139,00013—$172,671$167,827
2020$2,196,599$-78,769$168,560$111,00013——$140,443

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Libby Holman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Doe Fund says it helps people break cycles of homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement; East Harlem Tutorial Program says it supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development; and Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter says it helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness achieve greater independence. Oyebog Tennis Academy says it raises funds for tennis instruction, equipment, and education for underserved youth in Cameroon. Bloomingdale School of Music says it provides access to music education regardless of economic status and other listed characteristics.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $157,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $22,500, with a median of $14,000. Among the reported grants were $22,500 to The Doe Fund, $20,000 to East Harlem Tutorial Program, $19,500 to Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, $15,000 to Oyebog Tennis Academy, and $2,000 to Bloomingdale School of Music. The listed grants were for general support.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Lloyd S Clareman as chairman and Kyle Reynolds, Brooke Cheney, Erin Holzman, Anthony Reynolds, and Janet Lea Renfro as directors.

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc is led by Lloyd S. Clareman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lloyd S. Clareman

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $28K (2020) → $29K (2024)

  • Anthony Reynolds

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brooke Cheney

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Holzman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janet Lea Renfro

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kyle Reynolds

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Lloyd S Clareman — Chairman: $29KLloyd S ClaremanChairman$29K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $29K, to Lloyd S Clareman (Chairman).

Frequently asked questions about The Libby Holman Foundation Inc

How much does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc give each year?

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc gave $158K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 14 grants.

What is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $12,115, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Libby Holman Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.

Where does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc give grants?

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).

Does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Doe Fundinc ($22,500), East Harlem Tutorial Program ($20,000) and Free Store Food Bank ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc?

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Libby Holman Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6037769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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Grantable. (2026). The Libby Holman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-libby-holman-foundation-inc-morg_e48a2f5323c84ab9af6a72339e33def7

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